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 About the Author To say that Jewel Mann-Lassiter is Philadelphia's quintessential culinary Renaissance woman is an understatement. Her reputation and flair for business and exquisite presentation precede her, and she has dazzled both international and local dignitaries with her effervescent charm and exemplary skill for more than two decades of excellence. Beginning with her Jazz Restaurant establishment in 1979 - Jewel's then expanding into two dynamic enterprises-Tuxedo Caterer's Inc. and Spectacular Events, she has been an extraordinary one-woman whirlwind of community service, journalistic acumen, and seasoned culinary professionalism. Her Newspaper column, "Culinary Expressions", combines solid information, gleaned from the culinary exploits of local politicians, professionals,and radio and television personalities, with wit and humor. Her following of readers looks for her words of wisdom as much for the joy of savoring the way she delivers her message as they do for her exquisite recipes. Where she finds the time to mentor up-and-coming businesswomen or participate in entrepreneurial panels is anybody's guess. One might think that this lady, who deserves and has earned diva status and has studied abroad in Paris at the Gordon Bleu, attended culinary seminars in Italy, Brussels, England, Greece, and Switzerland and explored some of New Orleans' Culinary gems, might not have time to devote to giving back to her community. Au contraire! If you begin citing her awards that range from Gubernatorial to Mayoral and City Council citations, her response is as rich and textured as her sumptuous cuisine-satisfyingly good and presented with a rare charm and elegance down to the soul. But that's Jewel… a gem by any other name. Therefore, as you
begin this culinary journey through the pages of her most recent creation,
Jewel's Culinary Expressions, clear your mental palate and prepare to
dine on a full-bodied experience offered by the inimitable Jewel. |
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